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Pussycat Dolls were the all-American girl group that parents feared the most. Their image was unapologetic sexiness, and young girls and guys loved them alike.
But eight Top 10 hits in and the band fell apart. Mainly because it fundamentally became the Nicole Scherzinger show, but at the same time they all made a bid for solo stardom with varying degrees of success.
It's been a number of years since PCD went on "hiatus" (that old chestnut), and so here's what each of the six members did next.
1. Nicole Scherzinger
It would actually be easier to mention the things Nicole Scherzinger hasn't done since leaving the Pussycat Dolls in 2010. The lead singer basically threw herself into all corners of the entertainment world. First there was a winning stint on Dancing with the Stars in the US, before her brief first appearance as a judge on The X Factor where she put together a certain boyband called One Direction.
Her debut solo album Killer Love was finally released in 2011, and she was appointed co-host on the first series of The X Factor USA with Steve Jones. However, after Cheryl Cole was dumped from the show, Scherzy stepped in to become a full-time judge. After one series, though, she was replaced by Britney Spears.
Following her own headline tour of the UK in 2012 and a cameo in Hollywood film Men in Black 3, Nicole Scherzinger took up a permanent role on The X Factor. She was the winning mentor that year, steering James Arthur to victory.
After signing a big-bucks recording contract with Sony Music in 2014, she left her position on The X Factor to concentrate on being a popstar. Big Fat Lie followed later that year, but was a commercial dud, only managing to peak at No.17 in the UK. That said, the Hawaiian star bagged herself an Olivier Award nomination for her portrayal of Grizabella in Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End revival of Cats.
More recently, Scherzy returned to British TV screens on The X Factor last year and continued in that role in 2017.
Also, how could we forget the numerous adverts Scherzy's been in? Muller Light. Herbal Essences. Pro-Activ. She's the Queen of endorsement.
2. Melody Thornton
After PCD went on hiatus (ie called it a day without properly calling it a day), Melody became a judge on E! show Bank of Hollywood which basically saw people beg her for money in the name of entertainment. A year later she travelled to the UK to compete on ITV's Popstar To Operastar, with former X Factor winner Joe McElderry scooping the trophy that series.
There's always been talk of a debut album in production, but so far fans have only been given a mixtape called P.O.Y.B.L. That's an acronym for Piss On Your Black List, FYI. A few years later and Melody recorded some guest vocals for LL Cool J's 2013 album Authentic, as well as making a cameo in Fat Joe's music video for 'Ballin''.
More recently Melody has starred in a Dior commercial, and has worked as a model since 2011. Maybe you also saw her on Celebs Go Dating in February 2017.
3. Kimberly Wyatt
Kimberly Wyatt became a full-time judge on a British talent show way before Scherzy came over, being a permanent panellist on Sky1's Got to Dance for five series. Wyatt achieved a Top 5 hit in the UK as part of Aggro Santos' 2010 single 'Candy', before signing up to judge the American version of Got to Dance – re-titled Live to Dance – alongside Paula Abdul and Travis Payne.
When it came to launching her solo career, Kimberly tried a different tactic, repositioning herself as front woman of Her Majesty & The Wolves. They released their debut album 111 back in 2011.
More recently, though, Kimberly took part in ITV's Give a Pet a Home, before going on to win Celebrity MasterChef in July 2015. The star has also become an honorary Brit, having moved all her family to the UK and having two daughters, Willow and Maple, with English model Max Rogers.
4. Jessica Sutta
Jessica Sutta's post-Pussycat Dolls career has barely strayed outside of the music industry, as the singer-songwriter has been determined to make it as a solo star. It started with debut single 'I Wanna Be Bad', but slightly hit its stride when 2011 single 'Show Me' topped the US Dance chart.
There was lots of talk about Sutta working with Lady Gaga producer RedOne during her time at Hollywood Records, but none of the tracks got released before she left the Disney-owned label. Since then there have been a string of dance hits, including collaborations with big beatsmiths Dave Audé and Cedric Gervais. As for that much-awaited debut album? I Say Yes came out in March 2017. You remember, right?
5. Ashley Roberts
British audiences will be more than familiar with Ashley Roberts's career trajectory after her time in the Pussycat Dolls. In 2012 she came second on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, making her a household name across the nation. Shortly after, she then became a judge on ITV's Saturday night primetime show Dancing on Ice for two series.
A solo debut album – Butterfly Effect – came after that in September 2014, but it did little in the way of denting the chart. However, Ashley bagged herself another high-profile gig in the form of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway. The 34-year-old remains a host on the show for the Ant vs Dec segment.
Moreover, Ashley is also a spokesmodel for Garnier's self-tanning range, does a spot of guest presenting on This Morning, made a cameo as a "stripper teacher" in US series 90210 and was a contestant on Channel 4's daredevil ski competition The Jump.
6. Carmit Bachar
Much like Jessica Sutta, since leaving the Pussycat Dolls Carmit Bachar has kept things largely focussed on the music. There's been a lot of songwriting, with various tracks appearing online. She then formed LadyStation in 2011 and released a single called 'Body In Motion'. There have also been numerous collaborations too, most notably in 2010 with Macy Gray on her album The Sellout.
Aside from the music, Carmit continues to work as an ambassador for cleft palate charities, particularly in developing countries. Her passion for the charity work stems from her having been born with a cleft lip and cleft palate herself. In September 2011, Carmit welcomed her first child Keala Rose.
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